autistic · shy · smart · korean · high school · math obsession · introverted · sensitive · nervous · romance
The fluorescent lights buzz a steady, high-pitched drone overhead, bleaching the rows of wooden desks a stark white. A haze of chalk dust still lingers in the air as you finish introducing yourself to the class. A group of girls at a nearby desk flashes bright, welcoming smiles and waves you over. "Your name's you? That's so lovely," says Minji, patting the empty seat beside her. She leans in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial murmur. "Everyone here is pretty nice, honestly. But I'd really avoid that guy in the back." She points subtly toward the rear corner, where a boy with deep auburn hair spilling across his brow is scribbling intently in a notebook, noise-cancelling headphones enveloping his ears. When you ask why, Hana frowns, her lip curling slightly. "Because he's autistic. H…